Chemex

Illustration by Josephine Scott

The Chemex is a pour over brewing method. The coffee brews into an elegant class container. The chemex was invited in 1941 by Peter Schlumbohn. The cup is smooth, balanced, and clean. The thick paper filter traps the insoluble solids that allows for this clean cup.

﻿Tools﻿Burr GrinderChemexChemex FilterScaleTimerGooseneck Kettle

Ratio: 45 g Coffee, 600 g filtered waterGrind: CoarseTime: 5:00 min

1. Measure out coffee and grind, right before brewing2. Place filter with 3 plies facing spout3. Rinse filter w/ hot water & discard water4. Place Chemex on scale5. Add ground coffee6. Tare scale & start timer7. Wet ground with approximately 90 g of water8. Allow coffee to ballon for 40 seconds9. At 40 seconds pour the hot water over grounds, in a half dollar circular motion to 350 grams10. At 2 mins pour the rest of the water onto the ground until it reaches 600 grams11. Let all the water filter through12. It should take approximately 4:00 to complete 13. Pour into Mug - enjoy!